Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Porte, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,350 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$63,350
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $133,500 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,500 | 15 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $63,350 | 16 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 5 | $30,100 |
| Arizona | 4 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Goodman Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Center Corporation | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West INC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Arizona Public Radio | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Santa Fe River | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of American Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Connection Inc | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine W Branstad
- Paul A Branstad
- Jean M Einstein
Questions people ask
Does Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation give?
$63,350 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine W Branstad (Director), Paul A Branstad (Director) and Jean M Einstein (Director).
What does Christine and Paul Branstad Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.